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Swine Flu Rise In Delhi-NCR: 120 Cases In Noida, 7 In Ghaziabad; Health Officials Issue Advisory
More than 200 patients in Ghaziabad and Noida are reportedly visiting OPDs every day with complaints including cold, cough and fever.
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Swine flu cases are rising across Delhi-NCR, with 127 H1N1 infections reported in Noida’s Gautam Buddha Nagar and Ghaziabad. Health authorities have stepped up surveillance and issued advisories urging residents to take precautions against the infection.
The rise in cases comes as India sees an increase in swine flu infections, prompting health advisories and closer monitoring of the viruses circulating across the country.
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Delhi has reported 2,308 swine flu cases, a figure described as around eight times higher on average than in previous years. The Delhi government has issued a public advisory asking people to take precautions, particularly in crowded places.
7 H1N1 Cases In Ghaziabad
Ghaziabad has reported seven H1N1 cases so far. All seven patients are reportedly stable. Four of those who tested positive are currently admitted to hospitals, while three are receiving treatment at home and are being monitored by the Health Department.
Government hospital outpatient departments (OPDs) have also seen a rise in patients reporting flu-like symptoms. More than 200 patients are reportedly visiting OPDs every day with complaints including cold, cough and fever.
Ghaziabad Chief Medical Officer Sachin Vaishya said H1N1 spreads in a way similar to common flu. He urged people not to panic but to remain cautious.
The Health Department is monitoring the situation through its 3-T strategy — Tracking, Tracing and Treatment.
Noida Reports 120 Cases
Noida’s Gautam Buddha Nagar has recorded 120 swine flu cases, prompting authorities to issue a health advisory.
Residents have been advised to cover their nose and mouth with a tissue or handkerchief while coughing or sneezing. They have also been asked to avoid crowded places and maintain distance from people showing symptoms such as fever and a runny nose.
The advisory recommends regular cleaning of frequently touched surfaces, including doorknobs and handles. Residents have also been urged not to take medicines without consulting a doctor.
Cases in Gurgaon Too
Gurgaon recorded seven H1N1, or swine flu, cases in August so far, making it the highest monthly tally in 2026, according to district health department data. The figure is more than double the number recorded in any other month this year.
Between January and August, the district has reported 21 H1N1 cases. January, March, June and July each recorded three cases, while February reported two. No cases were recorded in April and May. With seven cases reported in August, the month has seen the sharpest single-month increase in H1N1 infections so far this year.
20-Bed ICU Kept Ready
Noida CMO Dr Madan Mohan Mani Tripathi said the government was prepared to deal with severe cases.
A 20-bed intensive care unit with ventilators has been kept ready. Medicines and essential facilities have also been made available at peripheral health centres.
Authorities have urged residents to remain alert as cases rise across the Delhi-NCR region and to seek medical advice if they develop flu-like symptoms.
Health officials are continuing to monitor the situation in both Ghaziabad and Gautam Buddha Nagar, while residents have been asked to follow the precautions outlined in the advisories.
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Ask News18Residents of Delhi-NCR should wash their hands regularly with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitiser, cover their mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, avoid touching their eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands, and wear masks in crowded places. They should also avoid close contact with people who have respiratory illnesses.
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